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Kilwa, Mombasa, and Zanzibar thrived due to their strategic location along the Indian ocean trade routes, facilitating commerce between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. They became prominent trading hubs for gold, ivory, spices, and slaves, attracting merchants from diverse regions. The cities also benefited from strong maritime skills and political stability, enabling them to control trade networks effectively. Additionally, cultural exchanges enriched their societies, further enhancing their economic prosperity.
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What city -states grew as trading ports in east Africa and why were they successful?
this city states were mogadishu,kilwa,Mombasa,and Zanzibar
What city-states grew as trading ports in East Africa and why were they successful?
this city states were mogadishu,kilwa,Mombasa,and Zanzibar
What were the city states?
Some major ones were Mogadishu, Barawa, Mombasa (Kenya), Gedi, Pate, Malindi, Zanzibar, Kilwa, and Sofala.
What were the reason kilwa became so wealthy?
Kilwa, a city state on the coast of East Africa, was a one of the most important and successful trade cities in East Africa. One reason that Kilwa was successful, is it's location. It was as far south as a dhow, the sailboat used by the Arabs for sea journeys, could go in one monsoon. A monsoon is a seasonal wind, either Northeast, which would get you from Arabia to Kilwa, or the Southwest monsoon, that would get you to Arabia. Because Kilwa was the farthest south a boat would go, any city state farther south had to send their goods up to Kilwa to be traded and merchants in Kilwa could make a profit by charging a tax. Another reason for Kilwa's success was the goods they traded. Arabia had coffee, India had pepper, China had tea, silk and porcelain, and Indonesia had spices. Africa had somthing different to offer, ivory which was considered to be the plastic of that time because it was easy to carve, and gold, a precious metal.
When was Kilwa Empire created?
Kilwa Empire was created in 224.
When did Kilwa Empire end?
Kilwa Empire ended in 980.
What is the Language in Kilwa Kisiwani?
the language of kilwa is mainly kiswahili,though the kisongo could be one of the dialect of kiswahili spoken in kilwa.
Was the Kilwa Empire located in West Africa?
No. The Kilwa were in PERSIA (Iran).
What is the name of people who live in Kilwa?
ibn batuda is the man who lived in kilwa.
Who is mpfor kilwa kusini?
The member of parliament for Kilwa Kusini is Hasnain Gulamabbas Dewji.
What was Kilwa?
Virginia
Who is mpfor Kilwa kaskazini?
The member of parliament for Kilwa Kaskazini is Dr. Samson Ferdinand Mpanda.
